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Analysing how Landon presents childhood in 'Captain Cook (To My Brother)'

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I can explain how Landon uses language and structure to express ideas of childhood in ‘Captain Cook (To My Brother)’.

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Landon uses euphony and symbolism to create an idyllic view of childhood. Structurally, the regular rhyme scheme could contribute to ideas of harmony and unity in childhood. Arguably, there is a tonal shift in the sixth stanza where childhood is left behind. However, we might also interpret the light imagery in prior stanzas as foreboding. The destruction of the garden could be a metaphor for the breakdown of Landon’s relationship with her brother.

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